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Hardy Geraniums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613I Geranium moscatum odoratum; II Geranium Fuscum; III Geranium Saxatile; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Guaiacum and Chinese Privet, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Guaiacana; Guaiacum used against syphilis, gout and rheumatism - but is in fact an Asian Ebenaceae aka Date Plum: II Ligustrum; Poisonous berries once used for blue
Asphodel, Burnt Orchid and Fumaria Spicata, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Asphodelus maior albus; II Cinosorchis flore purpureo, now rare; so named as the bud is black before flowers; III Fumarra rubea tenuifolia - fumaria spicata differs from other German species of
Italian Cypress and Spanish Broom, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Cupressus arbor; Italian cypress originally from Asia, brought by the Phoenicians and now considered native to Italy; II Spartium Hispanicum; usually more bare-stemmed than shown here; plant which
Oxe Eye Daisy and Crown Daisy, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Bellis maior, now Leucanthemum; II Chrysanthaemum Creticum luteum; III Chrysanthemum Creticum mixtum, now classified as Glebionis coronaria; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Bloody Cranesbill and Bigroot Cranesbill, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Geranium anglicanum variegatum; II Geranium sanguinaeium maius; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
i. Carnation, Dianthius, ii. Arnica & iii. Round Leaved Sundew from Hortus EystettensisArnica is used to treat sprains, bruises etc.; Sundew is used to treat coughs; First used in 12th Century by an Italian Doctor Matthaeus Platearius; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Castor Oil Plant, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613Ricinis: Used widely for medicinal purposes. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Barbados Aloe, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613Aloe hepatica; Sap is used medicinally especially for de-tox purposes; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Two Mallow Varieties, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Althaea Vulgaris; II Althaea Fruticans Hispanica; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Stinking Iris, Orlaya, and Crosswort Gentian, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Spatula foetida; II Caucalis Dodonei; III Cruciata - plants with this cross shape were credited with many healing properties; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
White Cedar, A Self-Heal and Yellow Bugle, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Arbos Uitae: II Prunella Officinarum (Prunella vulgaris): III Chamepitis Maior; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Nicotiana (Tobacco), 1821. Artist: LFJ HoquartNicotiana (Tobacco), 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques, 1821
Angelica Archangelica (Garden Angelica), 1821. Artist: LFJ HoquartAngelica Archangelica (Garden Angelica), 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques, 1821
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint), 1821. Artist: LFJ HoquartMentha Piperita (Peppermint) 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques
Amanita Caesaria (Caesars Mushroom), 1821. Artist: LFJ HoquartAmanita Caesaria (Caesars Mushroom), 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques
Amanita Muscaria (Fly Agaric), 1821. Artist: LFJ HoquartAmanita Muscaria (Fly Agaric), 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques
Saffron Crocus, 1821. Artist: LFJ HoquartSaffron Crocus, 1821. From Phytographie Medicale, by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), 1821
Marat assassine, (The Death of Marat), 1793, (1937). Artist: Jacques-Louis DavidMarat assassine, 1793, (1937). From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]
Hypericum Boeticum. Waved-leaved St. Johns Wort, 19th Century. A medicinal herb with antidepressant activity and potent anti-inflammatory properties
Varieties of British wildflowers, 1947. Teasel: Salsify: Sow Thistle: Varieties of Wild Lettuce: Dandelion: Chicory Burdock: Saw Wort: Cotton Thistle: Hemp Agrimony: Tansy
Fennel, 1947. Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe
Flowers: Hemlock, Iceland Moss, Ipecacuanha, Indian Hemp, Juniper, Lovage, c1940
Flowers: Aloes, Arnica, Arrow Root, Barley, Balm Mint, Burdock, c1940
Flowers: Dandelion, Caraway, Elder, Garlic, Coltsfoot, Ginger Root, c1940
The old physic garden, Chelsea, 1890. View of Chelsea Physic Garden with its statue of Hans Sloane, which was founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries Garden
Pharmaceutical garden, 15th century. Scene showing the collection of medicinal plants in a medieval garden. Illustration from Livre des simples medecines
Rhubarb, 1823Rhubarb, 19th century. Rhubarb (Rheum officinalis) was used medicinally as a laxative, a tonic and an astringent. From Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw. (London, 1823)
Larkspur, 1893. Botanical illustration of Delphinium Consolida, or larkspur, from an atlas of the plants of France
Tormentil, 1893. Botanical illustration of Potentilla tormentilla Scop, or tormentil, from an atlas of the plants of France
The apothecarys shop, Strasbourg, 1483. Artist: Johannis De CubaThe apothecarys shop. From Johannis de Cuba Ortus Sanitatis, Strasbourg, 1483
Physician examining a specimen of patients urine, c. 1600 (19th century)Physician examining a specimen of patients urine, c.1600 (19th century)
Turkey Rhubarb, 1798Turkey Rhubarb, c1798. Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum officinale) was a plant widely used as a cathartic. From A Key to Physic by Ebenezer Sibly, (London, c1798)
Clove, flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum (Eugenia carophyllata). Artist: D BlairClove, flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum (Eugenia carophyllata). Syzygium aromaticum is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia